Avalanche Forecast

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Overnight THURSDAY: Cloudy / Alpine Low -3 / Light, southwest wind / Freezing level 600 m.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Alpine high -3 / Light, northwest wind / Freezing level 500 m.SATURDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -4 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.SUNDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -2 / Light to moderate, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.

No avalanches were reported in this region on Wednesday. However, we currently have very few observations from within this region. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network. (MIN)

We currently have very limited snowpack observations, so it is critical to supplement this information with your own observations.In many areas, other than the highest accessible alpine areas, the entire snowpack may be moist. As temperatures begin to cool throughout the week, the snowpack will begin to freeze from the surface downwards. Some reports indicate there may be an early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack. There is an average of 70-120 cm of snow in the alpine. This decreases dramatically with elevation where the primary hazards are rocks, stumps, and open creeks.